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Stricker does it again! Final-hole drama seals record third straight JDC title
Having opened the door for Kyle Stanley with two bogeys on a troubling back nine, two-time John Deere Classic champion Steve Stricker watched what was at one time a five-stroke, final-round lead,.......
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Reavie rallies to stay within 3
Opening the third round of the John Deere Classic as a two-stroke leader, Saturday's "moving day" could have gone much better for Chez Reavie.
A look at his card, however, shows that.......
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Hamilton doing all he can to stay in contention
The home-cooking continued to serve Todd Hamilton well on Saturday.
The 45-year-old Galesburg native moved up the.......
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Early to rise gets you quips, quotes and New Zealand
7:20 a.m.: PGA Tour golfer Michael Putnam is the first to tee off in the third round of the John Deere Classic. Alone. No partner. That's just the way it is when you have an odd number qualify for.......
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De Jonge making a name for himself
Brendon de Jonge is no no-namer. His seven Top-10 PGA Tour finishes one year ago speak to that.
However, it was one of those finishes -- a T7 at the John Deere Classic in 2010 -- that.......
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I think I'll go for a stroll
Two blisters, a sun burn and total exhaustion.
That's what I get for leaving the media room.
Typically, sports writers will scoreboard watch, maybe walk a few holes (6 to 9 is.......
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Final-round pairings
12:35 p.m. Steve Stricker (-20), Brendon de Jonge (-18) 12:26 p.m. Chez Reavie (-17), Kyle Stanley (-16) 12:17 p.m. Cameron.......
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Today is Saturday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2012. There are 331 days left in the year.
1862 -- 150 years ago: The numerous friends of James G. Bolmer, one of the old settlers of this region, are delighted to welcome him back after four years' absence. He expects to make this his permanent home.
1887 -- 125 years ago: Mississippi River packet companies are organizing for the opening of the coming shipping season.
1912 -- 100 years ago: Three hundred and fifty people attended a ceremony last night at the Rock Island Elks Lodge celebrating its fourth anniversary in the new home.
1937 -- 75 years ago: The national resources committee has recommended a $3.7 million sewage-disposal plant for the city of Rock Island. The city would be expected to pay 55 percent of the cost of the project.
1962 -- 50 years ago: Construction of a Rock Island Swim and Recreation Club, which will include both indoor and outdoor pools, tennis facilities and picnic and camping areas, will begin in late spring.
1987 -- 25 years ago: The Augustana College Theater production of "Amadeus" by Peter Shaffer will open this weekend for a two-week, six-performance run.
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